The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has ordered Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero to submit a counter affidavit to answer allegations in his supposed involvement on the alleged anomalous flood control projects, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said on Thursday, May 21. Per Clavano, the case involving...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta has become illogical and unreasonable, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson noted. Lacson pointed this out following Marcoleta’s claim he is no longer the same person he was in the past. The senator was referring to Marcoleta’s statement after he...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, May 5 finally presented on the floor the Blue Ribbon Committee’s “Chairman’s Progress Report” which contains the findings of its draft partial report on the flood control mess. Lacson’s report includes preliminary...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, May 5 revealed that seven (7) senators have now signed the partial committee report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the anomalous flood control projects. According to Lacson, who also heads the blue ribbon panel,Sen. Raffy...
Embattled private contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya was brought to the hospital on Thursday, April 30, for shoulder surgery. According to Senate Secretary Mark Llandro “Dong” Mendoza, he may stay there for four to seven days. "Ang advice naman ng doctors niya, ano siya siguro, 4 to 7 days...
Controversial contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya will be undergoing a surgery for his shoulder this week or next week. Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza disclosed this in an interview, saying the Senate has approved his request to get medical treatment after it was also approved by the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to present the panel 's Chairman 's Progress Report on the flood control scandal in a privilege speech when the Senate resumes regular sessions on May 4, 2026. In a statement on Monday, April 27, Lacson said his privilege...
Citing an alleged "pattern of prejudgment", former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez is seeking to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating him over his supposed involvement in the flood control projects corruption scandal. In a four-page letter dated April 22,...
The possible return of former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co to the country and the decision of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to finally break his silence are crucial in the unfolding flood control controversy. For months, public discourse has been fueled by speculation,...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Tuesday, April 21 that bringing home former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co “in one piece” would surely be a challenge. Ejercito made the remark amid calls to ensure that the government would be able to bring back Co...
The Philippines will send a high-level coordination team to the Czech Republic to bring former lawmaker Zaldy Co home. In a video message on Monday, April 20, Marcos assured that Co will be brought back to the country and will answer to the Filipino people regarding allegations against him over the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Sunday, April 19 the pursuit of accountability on the “flood control mess” issue must not be abandoned despite the ongoing problems on high prices and the oil crisis. Tulfo made the call saying that while immediate relief and long-term solutions are paramount amid...
